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Overall:
"i couldn't recommend this hostel enough; all my mates are going to come here when i tell them about it back home." — source Hostelworld
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Clean:
"It is dirty, there was chewing gum on my bed and the showers/toilets never seemed clean." — source Hostelworld
"Clean Tidy and in an excellent area of St Kilda." — source Hostelworld
"Clean, friendly and a good atmosphere." — source Hostelworld
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Service:
"Very nice place, nicely furnished, very helpful staff." — source Hostelworld
"Friendly staff and guests." — source Hostelworld
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Location:
"nice place, from sydney andonly stayed one night however the location was great and easy to get around." — source Hostelworld
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"Room OK for price but with very little work it could be a very nice place." — source Hostelworld
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"We had the room directly next to the common room so it was absolutely impossible to sleep before 1am as it is a very lively hostel." — source Hostelworld
"Room was awful, the other occupents had clearly been there a while so it was like staying in a strangers house." — source Hostelworld
"hot pancakes were good- perhaps better locks on the doors or lockers in the rooms." — source Hostelworld
"Took them a while to get our room together, but was good once they had." — source Hostelworld
"The lock on my dorm room door wouldn't lock properly." — source Hostelworld
More information on The Ritz for Backpackers
WEEKLY SPECIAL - FREE night. Book in for 6 nights and we'll throw in your 7th night FREEThe Ritz boasts one of the best locations in Melbourne. Positioned in the heart of the famous beach side suburb, St Kilda. It's close to all the action including non-stop night life, shops, cafes, bars, clubs, pubs and restaurants. It's only a short walk to the beach or take a quick tram ride to the city. Spacious, clean rooms(Dorms, Doubles,Twins,Private), large, fully equipped kithen, cable TV lounge, huge common room with pool and foosball table, internet caf�, Big Screen Entertainment, Traditional British Pub downstairs with entertainment 7 days a week, nightly dinner deals and daily activities. It's the ideal place to experience the best of Melbourne.There is so much to see and do at the Ritz. Meet the stars of Ramsay Street's Neighbours downstairs every week at Australia's biggest backpacker night. Join in our nightly activities including free wine and cheese nights, pool comps, party nights. Take advantage of our discounted tours including the Great Ocean Road & Phillip Island's Penquins. Visit world famous events including the Grand Prix and the Australian Open. Join in the fun of our weekly soccer matches. You'll never run out of things to do, we GUARANTEE IT!NEW AT THE RIITZWIFI INTERNET ACCESS* FREE HOT PANCAKE BREAKFAST* FREE BBQ NIGHT AND WINE AND CHEESE NIGHT* ACTIVITIES 7 DAYS A WEEK* FREE BIKE HIRE** FUN,FRIENDLY,SOCIAL, ** SECURE AND SAFE
Directions
FROM THE AIRPORT Call us to organize the airport shuttle. This leaves directly from the front of the airport and drops off at our front door. This service costs $15p.p. You can catch either the Dandenong Airport Shuttle or the Frankston and Peninsula Bus, Both will drop off at our front door. OR Catch the Sky shuttle($15) to Spencer St, then catch tram 96 to St Kilda Station. From here, walk left up Fitzroy St.FROM THE CITY Catch Tram # 16 from Flinders St. Station or anywhere along Swanston St. This will stop at our front door. Stop no. 132FROM SPENCER ST STATION Catch Tram #96 to St Kilda station. From here, turn left up Fitzroy St. You will find us at no. 169FROM AVALON AIRPORT Avalon airport is 40minutes out of Melbourne and the only bus into the city is the SUNBUS. Catch this to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, then hop on the no. 96 tram. See directions above.And, We'll See You Soon !! Safe Travels
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